Temperatures in February
It's warm in February in New Zealand with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 24°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 20°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for New Zealand in February. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of February
The month of February starts in New Zealand with warm temperatures, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights close to 19°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-February
By mid-February, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 25°C, with nights close to 18°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of February
By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in New Zealand will be around 25°C, with nights close to 18°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in February
In February, there is an average of 87 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 32% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in February for New Zealand. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
New Zealand in February |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
25°C | 10°C | |
 High Temp |
26°C | 12°C | |
| Low Temp |
24°C | 7°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
87 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 9 days | |
January
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is February a good time to visit New Zealand?
Want nice weather? Then February is a great time to be in New Zealand. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for New Zealand in February
With 29°C, New Zealand hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in February 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 12°C to a high of 24°C.
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Daily Temperature in February in New Zealand
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in February in New Zealand, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in February in New Zealand
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in February for New Zealand, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for February, you can expect around 9 days of rain in New Zealand.
Daily UV Index in February in New Zealand
This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in New Zealand, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in February in New Zealand Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in February in New Zealand, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in February in New Zealand Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in February in New Zealand, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in February for New Zealand
Click on a specific day in February for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in New Zealand. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in New Zealand by Month
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